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- The best Svalbard tour packages
- What people love about Svalbard Tours
- Travel Svalbard your way
- Best tour companies for Svalbard tours
- Svalbard tours for every group
- Top Svalbard travel itineraries to fit your plans
- Demographics
- Best time to visit Svalbard
- Contact our Svalbard travel experts
- What our customers ask about Svalbard Tours & Trips
The best Svalbard tour packages
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Prime wildlife sites of Svalbard unfold at Alkefjellet's bird cliffs and Phippsøya. Polar bears hunt in their natural habitat while walrus colonies dot the coast. Seven full days cruising western Spitsbergen with expert naturalists.
Duration 10 days Destinations Finland, Svalbard, Norway Age Range 18 to 99 year olds Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $10,195
32% Off- US$6,956You save $3,239
MS Vikingfjord, carrying just 12 passengers, glides through Svalbard's untouched wilderness. Shore landings at Prins Karls Foreland and Ny-Alesund reveal Arctic wildlife, while Zodiac trips through Hinlopen Strait showcase massive glaciers and walrus colonies.
Duration 12 days Destinations Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen Age Range up to 100 year olds Operator Inventia From
32% Off- US$15,691
Remote Kvitøya island awaits aboard M/V Sea Spirit. Historical Andrée expedition sites, polar bears on ice floes, and the massive Austfonna ice cap highlight this voyage. Expert guides lead daily Zodiac excursions from comfortable ship accommodations.
Duration 14 days Destinations Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Nordaustlandet Island Age Range up to 80 year olds Operator World Expeditions From
32% Off- US$10,495
Ocean Albatros visits Ny Alesund and Kongsfjord's dramatic glaciers. Dutch whaling settlements and Three Crowns mountains create stunning backdrops while Arctic wildlife appears in pristine fjords and pack ice.
Duration 8 days Destinations Oslo, Longyearbyen, Ytre Norskoya, Svalbard, Ny Aalesund Age Range 12 to 80 year olds Operator On The Go Tours From
32% Off- US$7,005
Arctic adventure through Spitsbergen features Longyearbyen and pristine fjords. Zodiac excursions offer close encounters with polar bears and walruses, sailing within 10° of North Pole.
Duration 15 days Destinations Finland, Svalbard, Norway, Iceland Age Range 8 to 99 year olds Operator Intrepid Travel From $16,590
15% Off- US$14,102You save $2,488
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Travel Svalbard your way
The Arctic really opens up on these small-ship expedition voyages that push above 80° latitude. You'll find yourself where polar bears actually hunt on ice floes and massive Little auk colonies - sometimes reaching 200,000 birds - make their homes along the coastal cliffs. These aren't standard cruises; the vessels come specially equipped for ice navigation, letting you reach spots where walrus gather and pristine glaciers meet the sea. What makes these trips particularly good is how the expert team adapts each day's route based on what's happening with wildlife and ice conditions. One day you might be zodiac cruising near the 14th of July Glacier, and the next you could be walking across the colorful summer tundra at Alkhornet. The flexibility means your expedition can follow nature's lead.
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Explore a wide diversity of adventures through Svalbard. We have 33 cruises that vary from 7 days to 21 days. With the greatest number of departures in June, this is also the most popular time of the year.
Explore a wide diversity of ocean cruise tours through Svalbard. We have 28 adventures that vary from 8 days to 21 days. With the greatest number of departures in July, this is also the most popular time of the year.
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Svalbard tours for every type of group
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42 tours in SvalbardExplore a wide diversity of group tours through Svalbard. We have 42 adventures that vary from 7 days to 21 days. With the greatest number of departures in July, this is also the most popular time of the year.
Top Svalbard travel itineraries to fit your plans
Ten days in Svalbard really opens things up, giving ship captains the flexibility to push into the pack ice and reach more isolated spots. These trips often sail above 80° north where you can spend quality time watching polar bears hunt along the ice edge. You get proper time in places like Hornsund where multiple glaciers flow right down from sharp mountain peaks into the sea. With more days at sea, you'll have extra chances to spot Arctic wildlife - from walrus lounging on beaches to massive colonies of little auks nesting up on the cliffs. Our guests particularly enjoy how these voyages balance zodiac rides, tundra walks and also visits to research bases like Ny Ålesund, which happens to be the world's northernmost settlement.
Going all the way around Svalbard takes two weeks and gives you the most complete Arctic experience you can get. These longer trips reach quiet corners like Kvitøya in the far northeast, an island that's almost totally covered in ice and where polar bears often roam. You'll see all of Svalbard's different landscapes - from the Northwest Reserve's deep fjords and massive glaciers to Nordaustlandet's polar desert and huge ice caps. Having two weeks means proper time at historical sites from early polar exploration, including old 16th-century whaling stations. Our travelers really appreciate how these voyages can adapt to weather and ice conditions, maximizing wildlife spotting while learning the full story of these islands through expert talks and guided shore visits.
TourRadar recommends visiting:
Oslo, Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Ittoqqortoormiit, Reykjavik
Demographics
The Svalbard expedition cruises work brilliantly for solo travelers, mixing private downtime with engaging group activities. The M/V Sea Spirit gives you your own roomy suite to retreat to after busy days out exploring. You'll spend your days doing detailed shore visits - maybe walking through old Thule settlements or getting up close to photograph walrus colonies. The dining setup naturally brings people together, and everyone tends to gather on the observation decks when polar bears appear on ice floes. Our solo guests often tell us how well the expedition teams include everyone during wildlife spotting and shore excursions.
Our younger travelers go for the more active Arctic trips that blend real wildlife encounters with hands-on exploration. They'll zip around in zodiacs right up to glacier faces, and there's optional kayaking weaving between icebergs. Landing at Ny Ålesund, you can send mail from the planet's northernmost post office and hike up to see little auks nesting in the cliffs. The midnight sun in summer means endless chances for photos and spotting marine life. The social side really makes these trips - having drinks while whale watching, playing cards on sea days and joining casual photo sessions with the expedition crew.
Our senior travelers love how these Arctic expeditions balance real exploration with thoughtful comfort. The ships are stable, with good viewing areas and elevators connecting all decks. You can choose activities that match your pace - gentle flower photography walks or longer hikes if you prefer. There's plenty of history too, with visits to old whaling stations and mining towns. The expedition team gives great talks about Arctic exploration and wildlife, which our older guests find fascinating. They particularly appreciate taking time to properly watch polar bears hunting or see huge chunks of glacier crash into the sea.
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Best time to visit Svalbard
- Summer 2025
Summer brings non-stop daylight and peak wildlife activity. Our ships use all 24 hours of sunlight to maximize wildlife viewing - you might find polar bears near the pack ice or watch thousands of guillemots clustered on cliffs. Some voyages head east to Greenland and Iceland, while others dig deep into Svalbard's fjords and islands. Summer routes often stop at Ny Ålesund's abandoned mines and the old Dutch whaling station at Smeerenburg. You'll see hardy Arctic flowers dotting the tundra, and Zodiac trips regularly come across bearded seals and beluga whales in the icy waters.
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What wildlife will I see in Svalbard?
You'll find an amazing variety of Arctic wildlife here. Polar bears are definitely the stars but there's so much more - walruses lounging on beaches, Svalbard reindeer wandering the tundra Arctic foxes darting around and lots of whales and seals in the waters. Head to Alkhornet bird cliff and you might catch Arctic foxes hunting for eggs or over at Prins Karls Forland you'll often see walruses sprawled out on the beach. The wildlife viewing is incredible - imagine watching polar bears hunting on ice floes or seeing thousands of Brünnich's guillemots nesting on the massive cliffs at Alkefjellet. Keep your camera ready because these moments happen when you least expect them.
When's the best time to catch the Northern Lights?
If you're hoping to see the Northern Lights you'll want to visit during polar night from mid-November through late January. Longyearbyen gets properly dark then which makes it perfect for aurora viewing. There's this great Northern Lights Evening experience at Camp Barentz about 10km outside town where you get dinner and learn all about the lights while watching them dance overhead. It runs until December 29 2019 and if it's not available when you visit they'll sort you out with a husky or snowmobile adventure instead.